Flash and Unlock: What's the difference? - GSM-Forum

spqr · 03-26-2010, 17:26

I have a Nokia 6300 and I'd like to unlock to give to my son, but I can't do it, because I have problems with software. But am I asking is the same flash and unlocking?

Could you help me, please?

Riteshgpt60 · 03-26-2010, 17:31

No, Flashing is used for Software Upgrade/blinking etc...
Whereas Unlocking is for UNLOCK the fone where we can use the phone on any network

spqr · 03-26-2010, 17:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riteshgpt60

No, Flashing is used for Software Upgrade/blinking etc...
Whereas Unlocking is for UNLOCK the fone where we can use the phone on any network

Thank you for your answer. In that case is more clear for me. What do I need for upgrade my nokia 6300?

I n other case what do I need to unlock it?

Jacob Mugissa · 03-26-2010, 17:56

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Originally Posted by spqr

Thank you for your answer. In that case is more clear for me. What do I need for upgrade my nokia 6300?

I n other case what do I need to unlock it?

If I understand your question,you can unlock your nokia 6300 if it powers on and asks you to insert a sim card but when you insert a sim card your phone asks you for the security code or if after the sim card is insetred your phone says insert sa correct sim card or so... but you can flash your phone when you want to upgrade or down grade it(changing its version or language pack) or if your phone is not fonctionig properly or doesn't power on due to software problem.

Mr.3. · 03-26-2010, 17:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by spqr

I have a Nokia 6300 and I'd like to unlock to give to my son, but I can't do it, because I have problems with software. But am I asking is the same flash and unlocking?

Could you help me, please?

you better to take ur phone to phone software center & let them to do..

dont kill ur phone..

spqr · 03-26-2010, 18:15

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Originally Posted by Jacob Mugissa

If I understand your question,you can unlock your nokia 6300 if it powers on and asks you to insert a sim card but when you insert a sim card your phone asks you for the security code or if after the sim card is insetred your phone says insert sa correct sim card or so... but you can flash your phone when you want to upgrade or down grade it(changing its version or language pack) or if your phone is not fonctionig properly or doesn't power on due to software problem.

Thanks Jacob Mugissa, you understood my problem I can't unlock my phone: ...you can unlock your nokia 6300 if it powers on and asks you to insert a sim card but when you insert a sim card your phone asks you for the security code...

Maybe you may help me, please. I tried to download programs, but when I open it, I receive a message about FTD2XX.DLL...

Please help me to unlock it

bauzito · 03-26-2010, 19:59

You need to have at least one box to do the job like JAF or cyclone or HWK...

spqr · 03-27-2010, 00:49

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Originally Posted by bauzito

You need to have at least one box to do the job like JAF or cyclone or HWK...

Thanks Bauzito for your answer. When you talk about Box, is this a device or a software, and are we talking in $$$$$, how much??????????

moulnisky · 03-27-2010, 01:06

The cost is at least about 50 euros considering as well you'll need a dedicated cable to do the job... better, safer and cheaper take it to an authorized centre.
If you want try by yourself there is a software called Phoenix which can flash the mobile using the USB cable.. look for it but is not so easy for a newbie.

Ciao

Alex

Haltec · 03-27-2010, 01:06

Box is hardware device, and off course it needs (the "box") an corresponding software...
Box is also often abbreviated as "Interface"

Boxes are used as an interface (By means to establish communication) between phone & software (software can be of various author)

E.g. JAF exist as box (HW), and a software part (SW) - but JAF software (installed on PC), can be used also trough UFS Box/Interface. (connected to PC via USB, and to Nokia e.g. via Fbus cable)

Google picture search will help you there...

But you can also use MX-Key (that is common known software for Nokia unlock, named after it's HW protection dongle(usb) key) with JAF or even MT-Box, as an interface...

In theory you could unlock your Nokia for an approx 30US$ (JAF box + One 6300 Fbus cable + Zulea free software)

P.S. It would be nice that some respected members gave a few hints here, for a new members...

BR

Haltec

spqr · 03-27-2010, 01:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by moulnisky

The cost is at least about 50 euros considering as well you'll need a dedicated cable to do the job... better, safer and cheaper take it to an authorized centre.
If you want try by yourself there is a software called Phoenix which can flash the mobile using the USB cable.. look for it but is not so easy for a newbie.

Ciao

Alex

Thanks, merci, Gracias, Shucran...Alex.

But where can I get this software???????????

spqr · 03-27-2010, 02:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haltec

Box is hardware device, and off course it needs (the "box") an corresponding software...
Box is also often abbreviated as "Interface"

Boxes are used as an interface (By means to establish communication) between phone & software (software can be of various author)

E.g. JAF exist as box (HW), and a software part (SW) - but JAF software (installed on PC), can be used also trough UFS Box/Interface. (connected to PC via USB, and to Nokia e.g. via Fbus cable)

Google picture search will help you there...

But you can also use MX-Key (that is common known software for Nokia unlock, named after it's HW protection dongle(usb) key) with JAF or even MT-Box, as an interface...

In theory you could unlock your Nokia for an approx 30US$ (JAF box + One 6300 Fbus cable + Zulea free software)

P.S. It would be nice that some respected members gave a few hints here, for a new members...

BR

Haltec

Thank you so much Haltec, you are very kind to try to help, really you are a very good man.

I have a a cable, but when I downloaded Zulea software and I tried to open it I receive a message that it says: Cannot find FTD2XX.DLLL, please re-install this application...

Thnak you so much for all your support...

Haltec · 03-27-2010, 09:54

You wont be able unlock that (6300) handset with USB cable...

You need Fbus cable - Google "Universal Fbus Cable" (UFC) or Google picture search "6300 Fbus pinout"
And where you going to connect it? - You need a box also, mate... (JAF, HWK/UFS)

Wouldn't be fair, not to mention CYCLONE BOX since it's respected product supporter, answered one of your questions here...

This .DLL you talking about is reqired by some (flash and/or unlock) software that you installed on your PC.
And probably isn't installed, beacouse it installs itself when you physically connect box...

BR

Haltec

Ziostilon · 07-13-2010, 05:16

i dead flashed my 6300. does that mean its unlocked?

i thought unlocking is a software thing, not a hardware thing. from my understanding, dead flashing overwrites the SW that was on the phone beforehand.

should that not mean its unlocked?

03-26-2010, 17:26	#1 (permalink)
spqr Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 25 Member: 951905 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	Flash and Unlock: What's the difference? I have a Nokia 6300 and I'd like to unlock to give to my son, but I can't do it, because I have problems with software. But am I asking is the same flash and unlocking? Could you help me, please?

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03-26-2010, 17:31	#2 (permalink)
Riteshgpt60 No Life Poster Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: India Posts: 2,857 Member: 1086393 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 771	No, Flashing is used for Software Upgrade/blinking etc... Whereas Unlocking is for UNLOCK the fone where we can use the phone on any network

03-26-2010, 19:59	#7 (permalink)
bauzito No Life Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Near the sea... Portugal Age: 48 Posts: 1,374 Member: 120120 Status: Offline Sonork: 100.1592092 Thanks Meter: 234	You need to have at least one box to do the job like JAF or cyclone or HWK...

03-27-2010, 01:06	#9 (permalink)
moulnisky No Life Poster Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: England Age: 59 Posts: 17,681 Member: 947561 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 14,053	The cost is at least about 50 euros considering as well you'll need a dedicated cable to do the job... better, safer and cheaper take it to an authorized centre. If you want try by yourself there is a software called Phoenix which can flash the mobile using the USB cable.. look for it but is not so easy for a newbie. Ciao Alex

03-27-2010, 01:06	#10 (permalink)
Haltec No Life Poster Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe Wienna Posts: 1,269 Member: 984046 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 255	Box is hardware device, and off course it needs (the "box") an corresponding software... Box is also often abbreviated as "Interface" Boxes are used as an interface (By means to establish communication) between phone & software (software can be of various author) E.g. JAF exist as box (HW), and a software part (SW) - but JAF software (installed on PC), can be used also trough UFS Box/Interface. (connected to PC via USB, and to Nokia e.g. via Fbus cable) Google picture search will help you there... But you can also use MX-Key (that is common known software for Nokia unlock, named after it's HW protection dongle(usb) key) with JAF or even MT-Box, as an interface... In theory you could unlock your Nokia for an approx 30US$ (JAF box + One 6300 Fbus cable + Zulea free software) P.S. It would be nice that some respected members gave a few hints here, for a new members... BR Haltec

03-27-2010, 09:54	#13 (permalink)
Haltec No Life Poster Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe Wienna Posts: 1,269 Member: 984046 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 255	You wont be able unlock that (6300) handset with USB cable... You need Fbus cable - Google "Universal Fbus Cable" (UFC) or Google picture search "6300 Fbus pinout" And where you going to connect it? - You need a box also, mate... (JAF, HWK/UFS) Wouldn't be fair, not to mention CYCLONE BOX since it's respected product supporter, answered one of your questions here... This .DLL you talking about is reqired by some (flash and/or unlock) software that you installed on your PC. And probably isn't installed, beacouse it installs itself when you physically connect box... BR Haltec

07-13-2010, 05:16	#14 (permalink)
Ziostilon Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1 Member: 983678 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	i dead flashed my 6300. does that mean its unlocked? i thought unlocking is a software thing, not a hardware thing. from my understanding, dead flashing overwrites the SW that was on the phone beforehand. should that not mean its unlocked?